Definition of Receiver

Noun: receiver ri'see-vu(r)

Set that receives radio or tv signals
- receiving system
(law) a person (usually appointed by a court of law) who liquidates assets or preserves them for the benefit of affected parties
- liquidator, official receiver [UK]
Earphone that converts electrical signals into sounds
- telephone receiver
A person who receives something
- recipient
The tennis player who receives the serve
A football player who catches (or is supposed to catch) a forward pass
- pass receiver, pass catcher
Someone who knowingly deals with or buys stolen goods